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24.01.2022 Stories From the Collection: May Woodland Autograph Book A brown covered autograph book (landscape orientation) with multi-coloured pages. AUTOGRAPHS stamped in gold leaf on the front cover. The book contains hand drawn signatures, verses, drawings and paintings and is dated c. 1910 to 1916... The autograph book was given to May Woodland as a gift from her Aunt Mary Woodland. The fly leaf is inscribed: TO DEAR MAY WITH BEST WISHES FROM HER LOVING AUNTIE MARY WOODLAND APRIL 26TH 1910 Elizabeth Mary (May) Woodland The daughter of William and Mary Woodland, Elizabeth Mary (known as May) was born at Germanton in 1892 and younger brother, James, was born at Germanton in 1895. May Woodland was educated at the Lankeys Creek Public School and articles from the Albury Banner and Wodonga Express reveal that May Woodland was a diligent student and as a young woman, involved in community events. 21 December 1900 Recitation performed at school presentation by Albert Burrowes and May Woodland, ‘Little Empty Cradle’. 21 December 1900 First Class awards presented to May Woodland. 1st prize for reading, spelling, object lessons and tables. 2nd prize for writing and mental arithmetic. 1903 Proficiency prize Second Class, May Woodland. 1904 1st prize for regular school attendance, May Woodland. 1917 Joint Hon. Secretary of the Clear Springs Soldiers’ Comfort Fund, May Woodland. Along with fellow student, Albert Burrowes, May Woodland raised the school flag on 12 May 1901, to celebrate Federation. This honour was given to them as the youngest pupils at the school.

23.01.2022 We have some wonderful news: Pioneer Womens Hut, Tumbarumba and Glenroy Cottage Craft Shop are reopening from tomorrow! The Pioneer Women’s Hut is a nationally ...recognised one of a kind museum complex devoted to the lives of rural women across Australia. Opening hours are Wednesday: 11am 4pm and Saturday - Sunday: 10am 4pm On-site catering/cafe will not be available until further notice. For more information see our website https://visitsnowyvalleys.com.au//pioneer-womens-hut-muse/ or call the Tumbarumba Visitors Information Centre 02 6948 3333 #LoveNSW #VisitSnowyValleys #ComeFindUs @ Pioneer Women’S Hut

23.01.2022 The Pioneer Women's Hut will be open all Easter long weekend. We will be open from 10-2 on Friday and 10-4 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It is supposed to b...e absolutely gorgeous weather to be out and about in, so pop by and enjoy our lovely museum and the grounds of the Glenroy Heritage Reserve. As an added bonus our Button Hut, featuring the Jackie Fox button collection will be open for a limited preview. This is only happening this weekend as it is not completely ready for opening. See more

23.01.2022 Another great reason to visit us soon!

23.01.2022 What a great bunch of photo's and memories of our wonderful area.

22.01.2022 The craft shop is a warm and cozy place to visit on a cold rainy day like today!

21.01.2022 Look at these little guys enjoying the sunshine. These and other soft toys available in our little shop. And of course lots of other handmade goods! Open Wednes...days 11am-4pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm. #buyfromthebush #sunshine #spring #softtoys #handmade

20.01.2022 Sadly the Pioneer Womens Hut Museum and the Glenroy Cottage Craft Shop are now CLOSED following the recommendations of the Australian Government due to the Covid-19 virus. We have informed all of our tour bookings of the closure and will look to facilitate visitors again once we are able to re-open. For current information on Covid-19 please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au ... Stay safe x

19.01.2022 Would you believe there are only 4 weeks to go to Christmas? Our Glenroy Cottage Craft Shop makers have been very busy creating, and our little shop is full wit...h all sorts of amazing things. So why not shop local this Christmas! Not only will you be able to find those one of a kind handmade gifts, you will also be supporting crafters from our local community. We'd love to see you this weekend! Open Wednesdays 11am-4pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm. #handmade #unique #buylocal #buyfromthebush #4weekstillChristmas

18.01.2022 After enjoying all the rail trail celebrations have to offer, pop by for a visit. We are open all weekend. The button hut is open for an extended preview and both the quilt museum and the craft shop are toasty warm and a delight to experience. We would love to see you. 10-4 Saturday and Sunday.

18.01.2022 On this day in 1902 women won the right to vote in federal elections with the passing of the Commonwealth Franchise Act. Before 1901 only two colonies had gr...anted women the right to vote: South Australia in 1894 and Western Australia in 1899. When Australia federated, the Constitution restricted voting rights in federal elections to women who held those same rights at a state level. Although the legislation was ground-breaking, it is worth noting that it excluded not only non-European migrants but also Indigenous Australians of either sex, who did not receive the vote at the federal level until 1962. For more: bit.ly/3ejEEIG : Poster of women’s suffrage banner, ‘Trust the Women Mother As I Have Done’, by Dora Meeson Coates, 1908. National Museum of Australia #DefiningMoments

16.01.2022 Buttons!! We have them! Volunteers have been working so hard on the Jackie Fox Button Collection which will be housed in our newly completed, specially designed Button Hut. Stay tuned for the grand opening..........we have A LOT still to do, so it will be a while yet.

15.01.2022 Make Do and Mend: The Culture of the Wagga Rug. As a textile object, the ‘wagga’ rug is generally associated with the make-do-and-mend ethic of the Great Depression Years of the 1930s. The most commonly recognised form of the wagga rug is the domestic wagga, which was often constructed from disused clothing, household linen, calico flour bags and cretonne furnishing fabric. The wagga rug however, came into being in the late 19th century. This was a time of pastoral expansion...Continue reading

14.01.2022 While I am always happy for our monthly meeting I have never been this happy to attend it before! The museum is still here! We can't even put into words how thankful we are to the people who helped keep our museum and our town safe! There are so many of them and on so many levels from the people who made the food to keep everyone going to the ones out on the front line and a million places in between. If you want to show your support to our museum, our town and our region which has been so devastated by these fires please come and visit. Visit our museum, visit out coffee shops, restaurants, gift stores, art gallery, hardware store, pubs, clubs, wineries, hotels etc. Come and see that although we have been hit and hit hard we are still here and will come back an even better place (which was pretty special to start with)!

09.01.2022 It is the annual Spring Flower Festival in Tumbarumba this weekend. Stop by on your way between gardens and events or just because! We are open 10-4 Saturday and Sunday and our craft shop is always cozy.

07.01.2022 So much to see at our lovely little shop. Come and have a browse. We are open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. #buyfromthebush Buyfromthebush

06.01.2022 Open tomorrow and chock full of delightful, creative and even delicious hand made items by some very clever local members.

04.01.2022 Why not come and visit us this weekend? We don't just have drop bears, but lots of other hand-made items! Browse in our craft shop, and while you are there why not have a look at the Pioneer Womens Hut, Tumbarumba as well ! #buyfromthebush Buyfromthebush